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Jun 24, 2026

In the media

Columbia University faculty and students can now enjoy instant access to thousands of ebooks on their mobile devices with the introduction of Taylor & Francis to the Palace Project app, which provides readers with secure and streamlined connection to a vast range of resources.

Jun 23, 2026

News

Prior to Independence Day, Ruggles Professor of Political Science Ira Katznelson, who chaired the jury for the 2026 Bancroft Prizes in American History and Diplomacy, weighs in on what a clear-eyed understanding of the past means for democratic patriotism today.

Jun 11, 2026

In the media

Beginning in July 2026, Ithaka S+R will convene a cohort of 15-20 colleges and universities, including Columbia University Libraries, to explore how existing information literacy frameworks can be adapted and revised to reflect the changing realities of an AI-driven information ecosystem.

May 20, 2026

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Did you know that there are numerous strategies that you can use to avoid paying article processing charges (APCs) when publishing open access (OA)? Libraries staff outline resources such as the Open Journals Collective, Subscribe to Open, and others.

May 18, 2026

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Columbia University Libraries is pleased to announce 15 recipients of the annual Outstanding Student Worker awards, which recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their work for the organization.

May 13, 2026

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The Libraries and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR) respond to the acceleration of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy and aim to provide support for the NIH-funded research community at Columbia.

Apr 23, 2026

In the media

In honor of National Library Week, Columbia News looks back to when librarians needed to "move some 700,000 books from Low Library to the newly-constructed Butler Library. The solution: a giant slide from the steps of Low Plaza to South Lawn. A classic example of working smarter, not harder!"

Apr 20, 2026

News

The theme of the 2026 National Library Week (April 19-25) is “Find Your Joy,” an invitation for library users to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library. In celebration, the Columbia community shares ways in which they've found joy in our campus libraries.

Apr 6, 2026

In the media

The new Red Scare: Columbia Magazine reports on a recent discussion with families affected by 1950s McCarthyism, including Molly Jong-Fast, MaryLouise Patterson, and Michael Meeropol, which addressed the parallels of the Red Scare to American politics and society today.

Mar 12, 2026

In the media

The New York Times reports that "a study of the financial aspects of treaty relationships between Native nations and the United States and a sweeping history of legal discrimination against Chinese immigrants" are awarded the 2026 Bancroft Prizes.

Mar 12, 2026

News

Columbia University Libraries awards the 2026 Bancroft Prizes to two exemplary works in American history and diplomacy by scholars Emilie Connolly and Beth Lew-Williams.

Mar 9, 2026

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All Columbia University researchers, administrators, students, and staff have access to GrantForward, the University’s funding opportunity discovery platform designed to streamline the identification and tracking of external funding opportunities.

Feb 4, 2026

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The Ask A Librarian Internship Program, which provides students with hands-on experience in academic librarianship, announces the Spring 2026 interns: Ana Espinoza, Joseph A. Torres-González, and Roxy Rico.

Dec 17, 2025

In the media, Video

WATCH: The Libraries' Associate Vice President for Technology and Preservation Rob Cartolano spoke with the Readium Foundation about "advocating for open standards in academic libraries."

Dec 15, 2025

News

Join the Lehman Center for American History, in partnership with the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, for a historic conversation with children and grandchildren of some of the most significant targets of McCarthyism and the Red Scare.

Dec 11, 2025

Social

At the end of the semester, "all across campus, students are hard at work getting ready for finals. Take a look at some scenes from study days at Columbia."

Dec 9, 2025

In the media

Bwog details several of "Columbia's former libraries," including the Geology, Engineering, and Chemistry libraries, which opened in the late 19th centuries and closed in recent years.

Oct 29, 2025

News

Susan Simons, a GSAPP student who was rewarded for her participation in the annual Library Passport program, reflects on how the program impacted her coursework, her favorite library spaces, and "hidden gems" in the Libraries.

Oct 15, 2025

In the media

Columbia Magazine highlights 10 "lesser-known artworks and artifacts on the Columbia campus," including a 1934 mural by American painter Eugene Francis Savage in Butler Library that visualizes the University’s motto, “In thy light shall we see light.”

Sep 11, 2025

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The Ask A Librarian Internship Program, which provides students with hands-on experience in academic librarianship, announces the Fall 2025 interns: Christine Thuy Minh Nguyen, Jaimie Lopez, and Lily Sellei.

Aug 26, 2025

News

Welcome to the Libraries! Not sure where to start? Visit any library location to participate in our Library Passport program, which encourages users to explore library spaces, services, and resources in a fun and self-paced way.

Aug 25, 2025

News

Drop in for a 15-minute introductory session about how to use your libraries: Learn about the Libraries' collections, expert staff, study spaces, trainings and workshops, and more. Here's when and where you can stop in.

Aug 6, 2025

In the media

Columbia University Libraries transitions from multiple legacy systems to a single, unified, open platform, EBSCO FOLIO, in order to "improve access, insights, and service delivery."

Jul 18, 2025

News

Columbia University Libraries and its partners welcome Yale University to the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP), which enables users from participating institutions to access a shared collection of more than 18 million volumes.

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Taylor & Francis eBooks Available on the Move for New York University and Columbia University Users through the Palace app

2026 Bancroft Jury Chair Ira Katznelson on Historical Scholarship and Democratic Patriotism

AI Literacy: Join the Latest Cohort

No-Fee Open Access Publishing

Columbia University Libraries Announces 2026 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners

Collaboration to Support Columbia Researchers: The Accelerated NIH Public Access Policy

The Great Columbia Book Slide of 1934

National Library Week 2026: “Find Your Joy”

The New Red Scare

Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize

Columbia University Libraries Announces the Winners of the 2026 Bancroft Prizes

GrantForward: Your New Funding Opportunity Tool

Announcing the Spring 2026 Ask A Librarian Interns

Advocating for Open Standards in Academic Libraries with Robert Cartolano

Confronting McCarthyism: Generational Lessons from Families who Resisted the Red Scare

2025 Study Days Reel

Columbia’s Former Libraries

Susan Simons, GSAPP Student, Reflects on the Library Passport Program

10 Lesser-known Artworks and Artifacts on the Columbia Campus

Announcing the Fall 2025 Ask A Librarian Interns

Fall 2025 Library Passport Program

Learn How to Make the Most of Your Libraries in 15 Minutes

Columbia University Libraries Modernizes Library Infrastructure with EBSCO FOLIO

Yale University Joins the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP)

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Taylor & Francis eBooks Available on the Move for New York University and Columbia University Users through the Palace app

2026 Bancroft Jury Chair Ira Katznelson on Historical Scholarship and Democratic Patriotism

AI Literacy: Join the Latest Cohort

No-Fee Open Access Publishing

Columbia University Libraries Announces 2026 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners

Collaboration to Support Columbia Researchers: The Accelerated NIH Public Access Policy

The Great Columbia Book Slide of 1934

National Library Week 2026: “Find Your Joy”

The New Red Scare

Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize

Columbia University Libraries Announces the Winners of the 2026 Bancroft Prizes

GrantForward: Your New Funding Opportunity Tool

Announcing the Spring 2026 Ask A Librarian Interns

Advocating for Open Standards in Academic Libraries with Robert Cartolano

Confronting McCarthyism: Generational Lessons from Families who Resisted the Red Scare

2025 Study Days Reel

Columbia’s Former Libraries

Susan Simons, GSAPP Student, Reflects on the Library Passport Program

10 Lesser-known Artworks and Artifacts on the Columbia Campus

Announcing the Fall 2025 Ask A Librarian Interns

Fall 2025 Library Passport Program

Learn How to Make the Most of Your Libraries in 15 Minutes

Columbia University Libraries Modernizes Library Infrastructure with EBSCO FOLIO

Yale University Joins the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP)